[Form 4] Co-Diagnostics, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. director Edward L. Murphy received a grant of 125,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) that convert to common stock upon vesting. Each RSU represents the right to one share. After the grant, Mr. Murphy beneficially owns 228,333 common shares in total, of which 103,333 represent previously held underlying shares and 125,000 are the newly granted RSUs. The RSUs were granted under the company’s 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan and carry an exercise/issue price of $0.00 (i.e., are compensation awards). The RSUs vest in six installments beginning on 11/23/2025 and continue every six months thereafter.
- Alignment of interests: RSUs link director compensation to shareholder value by converting to common stock upon vesting
- Documented vesting schedule: RSUs vest in six installments beginning 11/23/2025, supporting retention incentives
- Potential dilution: 125,000 RSUs convert to common shares upon vesting, increasing outstanding share count when issued
- Limited disclosure on materiality: Filing does not state total shares outstanding or plan reserve, restricting assessment of dilution magnitude
Insights
TL;DR: Director granted 125,000 RSUs increases beneficial ownership to 228,333 shares; compensation-structured award vests over three years.
The grant is a standard equity compensation mechanism to align management and board interests with shareholders. The award has no cash exercise price and will convert one-for-one to common stock upon vesting, creating potential dilution when shares issue. The post-grant beneficial ownership of 228,333 shares quantifies the director's economic stake, but material impact on share count depends on total shares outstanding, which is not provided in this filing.
TL;DR: Typical board-level equity award tied to long-term incentives; vesting schedule promotes retention but increases near-term share issuance risk.
The grant under the 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan follows common governance practice for director compensation. Six equal installments starting 11/23/2025 indicate a multi-year retention design. The filing clearly documents the award terms and ownership update; it does not disclose grant rationale, grant date valuation, or the company’s remaining share reserve under the plan, limiting assessment of governance impact.